CER

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What is CER?

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CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning, a framework used to construct scientific explanations.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that answers a question or problem.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is specific data, numbers, values, or qualitative descriptions that support a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning explains how evidence supports a claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is: 'Mr. Brunt likes Star Wars.'

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What does evidence provide in a scientific argument?

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Evidence provides support for the claim, showing that it is true or valid.

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How does reasoning connect evidence to a claim?

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Reasoning connects evidence to a claim by explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

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What type of information can be considered evidence?

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Evidence can include anything you see, hear, read, or experience that causes you to believe something is true.

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Why is it important to use evidence in a claim?

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Using evidence in a claim strengthens the argument and makes it more convincing.

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Can a claim be proven true without evidence?

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No, a claim needs evidence to be considered valid or true.